| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $187.50 | 6.756% | $200.1675 | $200.17 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.31 | 9.584% | $13.4898 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.92 | 7.286% | $188.7375 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.70 | 9.586% | $42.4098 | $42.41 | $42.40 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.60 | 10.297% | $91.1053 | $91.11 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.60 | 9.755% | $185.0469 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.92 | 11.283% | $18.8291 | $18.83 | $18.85 | $18.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.55 | $739.7859 | $739.80 | $739.80 | $739.70 | |